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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
420 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

NMC017-051-030015-
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Grant NM-Sierra NM-
420 PM MDT Tue Jul 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest New Mexico,
  including the following counties, in south central New Mexico,
  Sierra. In southwest New Mexico, Grant.

* WHEN...Until 615 PM MDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 420 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
    fallen.
  - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that may experience flooding include...
    Mimbres, Cooney, Camp Thunderbird and Upper Mimbres Valley.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3284 10798 3296 10806 3307 10798 3307 10788
      3301 10783 3291 10787


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